Deadline to Submit: January 14, 2026
Youngstown, OH — The Hope Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, in partnership with WKBN 27 First News, is
now accepting nominations for the 2026 H.O.P.E. Honoree Recipients. This annual recognition honors
individuals who exemplify the values of being Honorable, Outstanding, Philanthropic, and Excellent—those
who have made a lasting impact by serving others in the Mahoning Valley.
Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals who have gone above and beyond to improve the lives of others. The selected honorees will be celebrated, and the 2026 H.O.P.E. Award recipient announced at the 14th Annual Wine for Hope, held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Waypoint 4180 in Canfield, OH.
The event will feature an awards presentation highlighting the recipient’s dedication to enhancing the quality of life for chronically and terminally ill children and their families in our region.
The Hope Foundation extends its gratitude to our generous sponsors: American Business Centers, Northeast
Behavioral Health, WKBN 27 First News, FOX Youngstown, MIX 98.9, Newsradio 570 WKBN, Komara
Jewelers, Lamar Advertising Company, and Minuteman Press of Youngstown.
Submit Nominations at: https://hopemv.org/h-o-p-e-lifetime-achievement-award-nomination-form/
